Grandfalls, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Grandfalls: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Grandfalls and Ward County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Ward County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 822 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ward County compares with Texas
Ward County against Texas and the US, 2017–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ward County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2017–2025) | Ward County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 711.7 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 11.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 87% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 3.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.8% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 31% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 33.4% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Ward County has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Ward County at a glance: 5.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Ward County has recorded 822 truck crashes since 2015, with 663 people injured and 66 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
With 4 truck crashes reported in Grandfalls since 2015, this page uses Ward County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 6.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.3% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 6.9% of truck crashes.
5.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, Fm 1776 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come SR-18 (3) and Fm 1219 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.1%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Grandfalls fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to Fm 1776 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 5.1% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Reporting was incomplete in 2015 and 2016, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Ward County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Fm 1776 | 4 |
| SR-18 | 3 |
| Fm 1219 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ward County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 37 |
| Fm 1776 | 3 |
| S 2100 464 Loop | 3 |
| S 2100 Stockton Ave | 3 |
| S 100 464 Loop | 2 |
| S 1400 Loop 464 Rd | 2 |
| S 1900 Stockton Ave | 2 |
| W 1300 I 20 Service Rd | 2 |
Grandfalls at a glance
| Population | 328 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 607 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 79742) | $68,681 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ward County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 17 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 16 | -6% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 60 | +282% | 3.1 |
| 2020s | 62 | +3% | 4.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 17 a year in the 1990s and 62 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 5.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Grandfalls
How many truck accidents are there in Grandfalls?
Ward County has had 822 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 663 people and killing 66.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Grandfalls?
Fm 1776 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Grandfalls since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Grandfalls?
June has the most truck crashes in Ward County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Grandfalls?
Since 2015, Ward County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Grandfalls compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 711.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Ward County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Grandfalls?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2015 and 2016; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.